Gift Planning

With gift planning, you can provide long-lasting support to Geneseo while enjoying financial benefits for yourself.

About Bequests

You may be looking for a way to make a significant gift to support Geneseo that makes a lasting impact on the lives of students. A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. It is one of the most popular and flexible ways you can support the College.

What are the benefits of making a bequest?

You leave a lasting legacy at Geneseo that will be remembered and play a vital role in strengthening and preserving the Geneseo experience for future students
You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
You may receive estate tax savings

How can I learn more?

Watch a Video

Download a Brochure

How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or The Geneseo Foundation, Inc. as part of your estate plan.

View Bequest Language

What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:

You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
You can gift a percentage of your estate
You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

How do I get started?

Request an Estate Planning Guide

Create an Online Account